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SENIOR CERTIFICATE
GRADE 12
MATHEMATICAL LITERACY P1
NOVEMBER 2017
MARKING GUIDELINE
MARKS: 150
SYMBOL EXPLANATION
M Method
MA Method with accuracy
CA Consistent accuracy
A Accuracy
C Conversion
S Simplification
RT/RG Reading from a table/graph/diagram
SF Correct substitution in a formula
O Opinion/Example/Definition/Explanation
P Penalty, e.g. for no units/incorrect rounding off, etc.
R Rounding off
NPR No penalty rounding or omitting units
AO Answer only, if correct, full marks
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Mathematical Literacy/P1 2 DBE/November 2017
NSC – Marking Guideline
Question 1 [30 MARKS]
Ques Solution Explanation Topic/L
F
1.1.1 D RT 2RT correct letter L1
(2)
D
1.1.2 G RT 2 RT correct letter L1
(2)
M
1.1.3 C RT 2 RT correct letter L1
(2)
F
1.2.1 Profit = R18 700 – R 14 960 M 1M subtracting correct values L1
= R 3 740 A 1A calculating profit
AO
(2)
M M
1.2.2 1M adding L1
10:15 + 5h50 = 16:05
A 1A correct time of sale
16:05 OR 4:05 pm
OR 5 past 4 in the afternoon AO
(2)
M
1.2.3 Radius = 32,8 mm ÷ 2 MA 1MA dividing diameter by 2 L1
(a)
= 16,4 mm CA 1CA radius
AO
(2)
M
1.2.3 Distance = (71,8 mm – 32,8 mm) ÷ 2 MA 1MA subtracting and dividing L1
(b)
= 19,5 mm CA 1CA distance
OR OR
71,8 mm ÷ 2 = 35,9 mm
MA 1MA subtracting and dividing
Distance = 35,9 mm – 16,4 mm
= 19,4 mm CA 1CA distance
AO
(2)
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NSC – Marking Guideline
Ques Solution Explanation Topic/L
M
1.3.1 Cost of diluted juice per litre L1
= R 44,95 ÷ 14 ℓ MA 1MA dividing
= R 3, 210714286
≈ R 3,21 CA 1CA cost per litre
NPR
AO
(2)
M
A
1.3.2 2 ℓ : 12 ℓ 1A correct volume of water and L1
order
1 : 6 CA 1CA simplification
1
Accept
6
AO
(2)
M
1.3.3 14 1MA dividing the correct L1
Number of glasses of juice = MA
0,175 values
= 80 CA 1CA simplification to a whole
number
AO
(2)
RT MA D
1.4.1 35 39 39 60 63 84 93 107 117 120 126 142 1RT all values L1
1MA ascending order
(2)
D
1.4.2 July OR 7 month A
th
2A correct month L1
(2)
D
1.4.3 9 A 2A correct mode L1
(2)
D
th
1.4.4 April OR 4 month A 2A correct month L1
(2)
A D
1.4.5 May and July A 1A May L1
OR 5th month and 7th month 1A July
(2)
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NSC – Marking Guideline
QUESTION 2 [46 MARKS]
Ques Solution Explanation Topic/L
F
2.1.1 R465,00 RT 2RT correct bus fare L1
(2)
RT F
RT
2.1.2 Queenstown and King William's Town 2RT correct cities L1
(2)
F
2.1.3 Port Elizabeth to Bloemfontein = R435,00 RT 1RT R435 L1
(a)
Cost = R755,00 – R435,00
= R320,00 CA 1CA cost
Accept trial and error
method
AO
(2)
CA from Q2.1.3(a) F
2.1.3 King William's Town RT 2RT correct city L2
(b) (2)
F
2.1.4 Cost excluding VAT L2
100M 1M × 100
= R365,00 ×
114 M 1M ÷ 114
= R320,175… ≈ R320,18 CA 1CA simplification
OR OR
Cost excluding VAT
R365 M 1M dividing
= ≈ R320,18 CA
1,14 MA 1MA 1,14
1CA simplification
OR
OR
114 : 365 = 100 : x x = price excl. VAT M
1M proportion
100
x = R365,00 × M 1M x as subject of
114
formula
= R320,175… ≈ R320,18 CA
1CA simplification
OR
OR
14
VAT = R365 × M = R44,82 1M multiplying with ratio
114
M CA 1M subtracting VAT
Cost excluding VAT = R365 – R44,82 ≈ R320,18 1CA simplification
NPR
AO
(3)
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NSC – Marking Guideline
Ques Solution Explanation Topic/L
2.1.5 From Queenstown to Bloemfontein return trip F
RT 1RT correct fare L2
= R410 × 2
1CA for calculating the
= R820 CA return trip
Total travelling cost
= 12 × R820 M 1M multiplying by 12
= R9 840 CA 1CA total cost
OR OR
Number of trips = 2 × 12 M 1M multiplying by 12
= 24 CA 1CA total trips
Total travelling cost = 24 × R410 RT 1RT correct fare
= R9 840 CA 1CA total cost
OR OR
One way cost for a year
RT 1RT correct fare
= R410 × 12 M 1M multiplying with 12
= R4 920
Total traveling cost
1M multiplying with 2
= R4 920 × 2 M
1CA total cost
= R9 840 CA
OR OR
RT M 1RT correct fare
Traveling cost = R410 × 2 × 12 M 1M multiplying with 2
1M multiplying with 12
=R9 840 CA 1CA cost
AO
(4)
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Ques Solution Explanation Topic/L
RT
2.2.1 July 2013 OR 07/2013 OR 07/13 1RT month F
RT 1RT year L1
(2)
F
2.2.2 Water and Sewerage RT 1RT water and/or sewerage L1
1RT refuse
Refuse Removal RT Penalty for including
property rates
(2)
F
2.2.3 November = 3 days, December = 20 days M 1M adding L1
end date 2016/12/20 OR 20 December 2016 A 1A end date 20 Dec
Accept 19 Dec
AO
(2)
F
2.2.4 Daily average consumption L1
RT 1RT correct value
= 12,00 kℓ ÷ 23 days M 1M dividing in correct order
≈ 0,522 kℓ
OR OR
Verifying the consumption rate per day:
RT 1RT correct value
= 12,00 kℓ ÷ 0,522 kℓ/day M 1M dividing in correct order
≈ 23 days
OR OR
0,522 kℓ/day × 23 days M 1M multiplying
≈ 12,00kℓ A 1A volume
(2)
F
2.2.5 Water R 1R variable expense L1
The amount of water consumption is not the same
every month. O 2O explanation clearly
showing change
(3)
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NSC – Marking Guideline
Ques Solution Explanation Topic/L
RT 1RT all values from bill F
2.2.6 A = R690 000 × R0,0069160 ÷ 12 L1
(a) 1CA simplification
= R397,67 CA Note value for B can be
used to calculate A
AO
(2)
F
2.2.6 B = R397,67 – R115,27 M 1M subtracting correct L1
(b) values
= R282, 40 CA 1CA simplification
OR OR
B = R880,10 – R167,58 – R430,12 M 1M subtracting correct
values
= R282,40 CA 1CA simplification
AO
(2)
F
2.2.7 R 298,36 RT 1RT correct values L1
Sewerage rate per m2 =
463
= R0,6444060475 A 1A simplification
RT OR OR
2
463m : R 298,36 1RT Correct values
1m2 : R0, 6444… A 1A simplification
NPR
AO
(2)
F
2.2.8 R919,33 RT 2RT unpaid amount L1
(2)
F
2.2.9 Rounding up A 2A Rounding up L1
OR
OR A 1A rounding
Rounding (off) to the nearest R10,00 1A nearest 10 rand
OR
OR 1A rounding
A 1A nearest 100 rand
Rounding (off) to the nearest R100,00 (2)
F
2.3.1 Commission = 1,95% × £360,00 MA 1MA calculating % L1
= £7,02 A 1A commission in pound
AO
(2)
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Ques Solution Explanation Topic/L
F
2.3.2 360 1MA conversion L2
£360,00 = M/A
0,05773
1A simplification
= R6 235,9258.. A
CA 1CA rounding
≈ R6 235,93 or R6 235 or R6 236
OR
OR
R1,00
£1 =
0,05773
= R17,32201628 MA 1MA conversion
£360 = R17,32201628 × 360
= R62 35,925862 A 1A simplification
≈ R6 235,93 CA
1CA rounding
OR
OR
R1,00 = £0,05773
x = £360,00
1A multiplying with 360
1 ×360 A 1MA conversion
x =R
0,05773 MA
1CA rounding
= R6 235,93CA NPR
AO
(3)
2.3.3 F
Interest after 1 year = R5 000 × 6,3% 1M calculate interest for L2
= R315 M first year
Amount after year 1 = R5 000 + R315 1A simplification
= R5 315,00 A
Interest for full 2nd year = R5 315 × 6,3% 1CA 2nd year amount
≈ R334,845 CA
∴ Interest for 12 year = R334,845 ÷ 2 1M half year interest
= R167,42 M
Value of the fixed deposit = R5 315 + R167,42
= R5 482,42 CA 1CA simplification
OR OR
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NSC – Marking Guideline
Ques Solution Explanation Topic/L
Interest after 1 year = R5 000 × 6,3% 1M calculate interest
= R315 M for first year
Amount after year 1 = R5 000 + R315 1A simplification
= R5 315,00 A
6,3% M 1M 2nd year rate
Second year interest rate =
2
= 3,15% CA 1CA half year
1 interest
Interest for 2 year = R5 315 × 3,15%
≈ R167,42
Value of the fixed deposit = R5 315 + R167,42
= R5 482,42 CA 1CA simplification
OR OR
1M calculate amount
Amount after year 1 = R5 000 (1 + 0,063) M for first year
A 1A simplification
= R5 315,00
CA 1CA 2nd year amount
Value of fixed deposit after 1 years
1
2
0,063
= R5 3151 + M 1M half year
2
1CA simplification
≈ R5 482,42 CA
(5)
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QUESTION 3 [21 MARKS]
Ques Solution Explanation Topic/L
M
3.1.1 Number of tables = 240 ÷ 8 = 30 A 1A correct number of tables L1
Number of balloons = 4 × 30 = 120 CA 1CA minimum number of
balloons
AO
(2)
M
3.1.2 Length of decorative ribbon in cm L2
= 2 × (length + width) + 1 2SF substituting correct values
SF into the formula
= 2 × (10 + 6) + 1 = 33 A 1A minimum length
AO
(3)
M
3.1.3 Volume = π × (radius)2 × height L2
1A radius
A SF
= 3,142 × (6 cm)2 × 28 cm 1SF correct height and 3,142
= 3 167,136 cm3 CA 1CA simplification
NPR
(3)
A M
3.1.4 Volume = 1 680 cm3 × 45% = 756 cm3 1A calculating 45% L2
Mass of sand = 756 cm3 × 1,53g/cm3 M 1M multiply by rate
CA
= 1 156,68 g ÷ 1 000 1CA mass in grams
≈ 1,16 kg C 1C converting to kg to 2decimal
places
OR OR
1,53 g/cm3 = 0,00153 kg/cm3 C 1C converting to kg
A 1A calculating 45%
Volume = 1 680 cm3 × 45% = 756 cm3
M 1M multiplying with the rate
Mass of the sand = 0,00153 kg/cm3 × 756 cm3
= 1,15668 kg ≈ 1,16 kgCA
1 CA mass in kg to 2 dec. places
OR
OR
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Ques Solution Explanation Topic/L
Mass of sand in a full vase
= 1 680 cm3 × 1,53g/cm3 M
1M multiplying with the
= 2 570,4 g A rate
1A mass
= 2,5704 kg C
1C conversion
Mass of sand if filled to 45%
= 2,5704 kg × 45%
= 1,16 kg CA 1CA mass of sand to two
decimal places
(4)
M
A RT
3.2.1 1 1A substituting correct L2
Area of triangle = × 4 cm × 3,464 cm
2 values in formula
1RT height
= 6,928 cm2 CA 1CA simplification
NPR
AO
(3)
CA from Q3.2.1 M
3.2.2 Total surface Area of a triangular prism L3
CA SF 1CA substituting area of
= 2 × 6,928 + 3 × 6 cm × 4cm triangle
1SF substituting correct
= 13,856 cm2 + 72 cm2 CA values in formula
1CA simplification
= 85,856 cm2 CA
1CA total surface area
(4)
M
3.2.3 30 minutes = 1 800 seconds C 1 C conversion to seconds L1
1 800
Average time to cover 1 box = seconds
20
= 90 seconds CA 1CA simplification
OR
Average time to cover 1 box OR
30 min
= = 1,5 min M
20
1M time per box
= 1,5 min × 60 sec/min = 90 seconds C 1C conversion
AO
(2)
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NSC – Marking Guideline
QUESTION 4 [27 MARKS]
NOTE :MPU & NC maximum [23 MARKS] to be scaled to 27 MARKS
Ques Solution Explanation Topic/L
A M&P
4.1.1 Bar scale OR Scaled bar OR Linear scale OR 2A identifying type of L1
Graphical scale scale
(2)
M&P
4.1.2 Top view OR Aerial view OR Bird’s eye view A 2A correct view of the L1
OR Satelite view map
(2)
A M&P
4.1.3 South East OR SE OR East of South 2A identifying correct L1
direction
(2)
M&P
4.1.4 5 A 2A exact number of L2
medical points
Accept 4
(2)
A M&P
A
4.1.5 Mowbray and Observatory 2A identifying correct L1
suburbs
Accept Maitland and
Saltriver
(2)
A A A M&P
4.1.6 Castle De Goede Hoop, Old Biscuit Mill , Planetarium 3A identifying correct L2
OR 4, 5 and 6 tourist attractions
(3)
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Ques Solution Explanation Topic/L
NOTE: M&P
4.2.1 D; B; E; A; C A [MPU & NC not to be L2
marked]
A
1A order BEA
1A end with C
(2)
NOTE: M&P
4.2.2 E OR B A [MPU & NC not to be L1
marked]
2A correct letter
(2)
A P
4.2.3 0 2A probability L2
0 % OR Impossible OR 0 OR OR None
(a) 130 (2)
P
4.2.3 Total blocks = 20 + 25 + 28 + 30 + 27 = 130 A 1A total 130 L2
(b) Probability of taking out a blue block
25 A 1A numerator
=
130 A
1A denominator
5
OR OR 19,23% OR 0,19
26
AO
(3)
MA M&P
4.2.4 Number of layers = 35 cm ÷ 16, 1MA dividing correct values L1
(a) = 2,12… ≈ 2 CA 1CA exact number of layers
AO
(2)
M&P
4.2.4 Number of cans which can be packed lengthwise L3
(b) = 56 cm ÷ 12,6 cm MA 1MA dividing the width or
length by 2,6
= 4,444… ≈ 4
Number of cans which can be packed width-wise
= 41 cm ÷ 12,6 cm
1A rounding both down to
= 3,253… ≈ 3 A whole numbers
Maximum number of cans = 4×3×2 = 24 CA 1CA for max number of cans
AO
(3)
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QUESTION 5 [26 MARKS]
Ques Solution Explanation T/L
D
5.1.1 Broken line graph OR line graph A 2A correct type of graph L1
(2)
M D
5.1.2 Number of candidates = 287 453 + 389 615 1M adding Math and Math Lit L2
= 677 068 CA 1CA max number of candidates
AO
(2)
P
5.1.3 100% OR 1 OR certain OR definite A 2A correct probability L2
(2)
st
RT RT 1RT 1 subject D
RT
5.1.4 Accounting, Business Studies, Economics and 1RT 2nd subject L1
Mathematical Literacy 1RT last two subjects
(3)
D
5.1.5 Mathematics RT 2RT correct subject L1
(2)
A D
5.1.6 The data of one variable is grouped into subjects 2A explanation L1
OR (2)
The data of one variable is not numerical A
D
5.1.7 Business Studies RT 2RT correct subject L1
(2)
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Ques Solution Explanation T/L
D
O
5.2.1 Copyright payments, advertising costs, bursary, 2O an example of other type of L1
grants etc. expenditure
(OR any other valid expenditure) (2)
D
5.2.2 Donations M L2
= [R63 – (R27,09 + R21,02 + R3,78)] billion 1M subtracting from R63 billion
= R11,11 billion CA 1CA simplification in billions
11,11
Percentage donations = × 100%
63
≈ 17,6% CA 1CA donations as a %
OR OR
R27,09 + 21,02 + 3,78
= R51,89 billion
Percentage income shown
R51,89
= × 100%
R63
≈ 82,4% M 1M percentage income shown
Percentage donations 1M subtracting from 100%
=100% – 82,4% M
=17,6% CA 1CA simplification
OR OR
Percentage
R27,09
= × 100% = 43% M 1M percentage calculation
R63
R21,02
× 100% ≈ 33,365%
R63
R3,78
× 100% = 6%
R63
Percentage donations
= 100% – (43% + 33,4% + 6%) M 1M subtracting from 100%
= 17,6% CA 1CA simplification
NPR
AO
(3)
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NSC – Marking Guideline
Ques Solution Explanation T/L
RT F
5.2.3 Interest in Rand = 54 100 000 000 × 0,7% M 1RT correct amount L1
CA 1M multiplying with 0,7%
= 378 700 000 OR 378,7 million 1CA interest amount
OR OR
RT
Interest in rand = 54,1 billion × 0,7% M 1RT correct amount
1M multiplying with 0,7%
= 0,3787 billion CA 1CA interest amount
= 378 700 000 OR 378,7 million AO
(3)
D
5.2.4 Difference = income – expenditure L2
M 1M subtracting
= R63 billion – R54,1 billion
= R8,9 billion CA 1CA simplification in billions
C
= R8 900 million OR R8 900 000 000 1C for difference in millions
OR OR
Difference = income – expenditure 1M subtracting
M C 1C converting to millions
= R63 000 million – R54 100 million
CA
= R8 900 million OR R8 900 000 000 1CA difference in millions
(3)
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